(R)-(-)-2-Butanol

CAS: 14898-79-4

Ref. 3D-FB60190

Product Information

• Name: (R)-(-)-2-Butanol
• Synonyms: (R)-(-)-sec-Butyl alcohol, (-)-2-Butanol, (2R)-2-Butanol, (2R)-butan-2-ol, (R)-(-)-sec-Butanol, (R)-(-)-sec-Butyl Alcohol, (R)-2-Hydroxybutane, (R)-butan-2-ol, 2-Butanol, (2R)-, 2-Butanol, (R)-, <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-2-Butanol, sec-Butyl alcohol, (R)-(-)-
• CAS: 14898-79-4

Description

(R)-(-)-2-Butanol is a chemical that is found naturally in human urine. It has been shown to inhibit the activity of histone deacetylases (HDACs) and benzodiazepine receptors, which are proteins that regulate gene expression by binding to DNA. The (R)-(-) form of 2-butanol is more potent than the (S) form at inhibiting HDACs and benzodiazepine receptors. The stereoselective nature of this compound may be due to hydrogen bonding, as well as its helical structure. This chemical also has a dehydrogenase activity and can react with n-hexane to produce reaction products. (R)-(-)-2-Butanol binds to the benzodiazepine receptor and inhibits its function, meaning it may be useful for treating anxiety disorders or other conditions where this receptor plays an important role.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 74.12 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₁₀O
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H10O/c1-3-4(2)5/h4-5H,3H2,1-2H3/t4-/m1/s1
• InChI key: InChIKey=BTANRVKWQNVYAZ-SCSAIBSYSA-N
• SMILES: CC[C@@H](C)O